February 26, 2021
Heartworm in dogs – Signs, causes, what you need to know
Recently, we shared a story with our donors about a dog named Boxer who came into our care with heartworm, a serious health condition…
February 16, 2021
Thinking outside the box – what to do if your cat is peeing in the house
Cats peeing where they shouldn’t can be a source of great frustration and anxiety for pet parents. Unfortunately, it is also a reason…
February 5, 2021
Behind the scenes of a Northern food delivery
Guest post by: Chelsey Romain, Community Engagement Liaison, Animal Protection Services Team This year, the goal of the Ontario SPCA and…
January 26, 2021
4 tips for your furry friend’s itchy skin this winter
During winter, our companion animals can experience uncomfortable, dry, itchy skin just like us! It’s important you do whatever you can to increase their comfort…
January 12, 2021
Preventing your pet from gaining weight this winter
If your companion animal tends to gain a little extra weight during the winter season – this blog is for you! The best thing you…
December 15, 2020
Healthy habits, healthy cats: Introduction to puzzle feeders
Sponsored by our friends at Royal Canin In the wild, cats use a great deal of physical and mental activity for locating,…
November 17, 2020
What is humane education, and why should we care?
Simply put, humane education focuses on nurturing compassion and respect for animals and all living things, including the Earth. It helps one understand…
November 6, 2020
Stay Curious with Mayim Bialik and Royal Canin!
Sponsored by Royal Canin Cats are endlessly curious about the world around them and that keeps us curious too. As cat parents we’re…
October 22, 2020
How has COVID-19 impacted SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit operations?
This year has looked very different for many of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s operations, and the SPCA Mobile Animal…
October 16, 2020
Make visits to the veterinarian Fear Free
Visits to a veterinary facility can cause fear, stress, anxiety and frustration for your pet, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Fear Free® techniques and strategies can help…
September 24, 2020
Sweat for Pets was a huge success – Thanks to you!
Our Sweat for Pets campaign was a huge success this year – thanks to you! We’re putting down the weights and dabbing the…
August 13, 2020
Cannabis and pets: the risks of THC
It was a typical Wednesday at the Goldson residence. Lynda was outside cleaning up the yard, while her dogs, Bruce and Jasper, played nearby.